Today’s Meditation

The Lord says, “I will lead the blind by a road they do not know . . . . I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. . . . and I will not forsake them.”

-Isaiah 42:16 (NRSV)

I was in South Korea on a work assignment. I could not read, speak, or understand the Korean language; and most Koreans I met could not understand my English dialect. I was facing a serious communication challenge. Because I was working in the telecommunications industry, this seemed to be ironic -- especially since I needed to travel by train 200 kilometers to the capital city of Seoul on my own. I was very anxious.

God responded to my silent prayer; I sensed an assurance that I was not alone. Help soon came in the form of a smiling young man who somehow grasped my predicament. With an impromptu-type of sign language, he helped me purchase the necessary train ticket and alerted me when I needed to get off the train some hours later. I will always remember his smiling face and his amazing ability to sense my need.

When has God sent an angel to direct, comfort, or encourage you?

Roland Rink

(Gauteng, South Africa)

Prayer:
God of all the world, thank you for your love and your guidance, no matter where in this world we may be. Amen.

Thought for the Day:
Look for God in those around you, wherever you are.